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COVID-19 Resource Guide “COVID-19 Resource Guide” An extensive but not exhaustive resource guide with information from all levels of government and nonprofit organizations, designed to help you and your community address the challenges imposed by COVID-19 as quickly and efficiently as possible.

Contact COVID-19 Hotline Source: Georgia Department of Health Hotline: 844- 442-2681 - The State of Georgia has a new COVID-19 hotline. If you believe that you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 or have been exposed to the novel coronavirus, please contact your primary care doctor or an urgent care clinic. Please do not show up unannounced at an emergency room or health care facility. Latest Updates For the latest updates, please follow these sites: 1. Georgia’s Governor’s Office a. https://gov.georgia.gov/ 2. GA Department of Public Health a. https://dph.georgia.gov/ 3. Center for Disease Control (CDC) a. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html 4. Business Resources from Georgia's Small Business Development Center a. https://www.georgiasbdc.org/ Purpose of Resource Guide This Resource Guide is intended to provide communities, its residents, and its leaders with links to resources and information to help them address the challenges imposed by COVID-19 as quickly and efficiently as possible. You can go directly to the resource by clicking on the underlined word if you are currently online. If you have printed the guide, you can enter the web address in the browser. 1

Resource Guide’s Content 0 “COVID-19 Resource Guide” 1 1 Contact COVID-19 Hotline 1 Hotline: 844- 442-2681 1 Latest Updates 2 Purpose of Resource Guide 7 Resource Guide’s Content 7 7 University of Georgia Resources 8 University of Georgia’s Extension Service 8 University of Georgia’s Small Business Development Center Carl Vinson Institute of Government 8 University of Georgia College of Public Health 8 8 Local Resources & Information 8 Local Government Responses 8 International City County Management Association: 8 National League of Cities: 9 National Association of Counties: 9 Georgia Municipal Association: 9 Association County Commissioners of Georgia: 9 Georgia Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (GACCE): 9 Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) Covid19 Resource Guide: 9 10 Funding Opportunities 11 International Economic Development Council 12 COVID-19 Related Funding National Funding Opportunities 13 Regional Funding Opportunities 13 Federal Funding Opportunities 13 13 State Level Resources & Information 13 Georgia Department of Public Health U.S. Department of Agriculture 2 Metro Atlanta Support Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency

Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency - Main Page 13 Georgia Department of Education 14 Georgia Department of Labor 14 Georgia Chamber of Commerce 15 Georgia Council on Substance Abuse Virtual Recovery 15 USDA Rural Development 15 Georgia Emergency Management Agency contacts: 16 Georgia Economic Development Association 16 Federal Level Resources & Information 17 Latest Official Information on the Coronavirus 17 Information from the Task Force at the White House 17 Information from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) 17 Information from Health and Human Services 17 Information from FEMA 17 World Health Organization 17 Benefits & Resources 17 List of Benefits you may be eligible for from the Federal Government 17 List of all Federal Government Agencies 17 Federal Agencies’ Responses & Recommendations 18 Health and Safety 18 Administration for Community Living 18 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) 18 Centers for Medicare and Medicaid 18 Corporation for National and Community Service 18 Defense Commissary Agency 18 Department of Defense 19 Department of Energy 19 Department of Health and Human Services 19 Department of Homeland Security 19 Department of Labor 19 Department of Veterans Affairs 19 Environmental Protection Agency 20 Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) 20 Food and Drug Administration 20 Indian Health Service 20 3

Military Community and Family Policy 20 Military Health System 21 National Institute on Drug Abuse 21 Navy and Marine Corps Public Health Center 21 U.S. Department of Agriculture 21 U.S. Fire Administration 21 Travel, Immigration, and Transportation 22 Department of Homeland Security 22 Department of State 22 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) 22 Federal Transit Administration (FTA) 22 Transportation Security Administration 22 U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) 23 Money and Taxes 23 Consumer Financial Protection Bureau 23 Internal Revenue Service (IRS) 23 Education 23 Department of Education 23 Federal Student Aid 24 Scams and Fraud 24 Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) 24 Department of Health and Human Services 24 Department of Justice 24 Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) 24 Federal Trade Commission (FTC) 25 Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation 25 Social Security Administration 25 Benefits and Grants 25 Appalachian Regional Commission 25 Health Resources and Services Administration 25 Institute for Museum and Library Services 25 National Institutes of Health 26 Social Security Administration 26 Housing 26 Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) 26 Federal Building Status Updates and National Parks 26 4

Advisory Council on Historic Preservation 26 Defense Acquisition University 26 Department of Defense 27 Forest Service 27 General Services Administration 27 Legacy Management (Department of Energy) 27 National Archives 27 National Capital Planning Commission 27 National Institutes of Health 28 National Park Service 28 National Science Foundation 28 Nuclear Regulatory Commission 28 Tennessee Valley Authority 28 U.S. Northern Command 28 Voting and Elections 29 The U.S. Election Assistance Commission 29 Communications 29 Federal Communications Commission 29 U.S. Agency for Global Media 29 Businesses 29 Department of the Treasury 29 Export-Import Bank 30 Farm Credit Administration 30 Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) 30 Financial Crimes Enforcement Network 30 Maritime Administration 30 Office of the Comptroller of the Currency 30 Small Business Administration (SBA) 31 International Cooperation 31 Department of State 31 U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) 31 Cybersecurity 31 Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) 31 Federal Workforce 32 Chief Human Capital Officers Council 32 Office of Personnel Management 32 5

University of Georgia Resources University of Georgia’s Extension Service Information from the University of Georgia’s Extension Service on basic precautions, best practices for community organization, and a directory of programmatic resources: - Emergency Resources - ​https://extension.uga.edu/topic-areas/timely-topics/emergencies.html - 1-800-275-8421 University of Georgia’s Small Business Development Center With 17 locations across the state, the University of Georgia Small Business Development Center’s goal is to enhance the economic well-being of Georgians by providing a wide range of educational services for small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs. - UGA Small Business Development Center - https://www.georgiasbdc.org/ - 706-542-2762 - Coronavirus (COVID-19): Small Business Guidance & Loan Resources - https://www.sba.gov/page/coronavirus-covid-19-small-business-guidance-loan- resources - 1-800-659-2955 - Information for filing for unemployment, mandatory filing by employers for partial claims, and reemployment services - https://dol.georgia.gov/blog/new-information-filing-unemployment-partial-clai ms-and-reemployment-services - GUIDE TO CONQUERING A BUSINESS CRISIS - https://www.georgiasbdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Guide-to-Conqueri ng-a-Business-Crisis.pdf 6

Carl Vinson Institute of Government - Carl Vinson’s COVID-19 guide to resources for Georgia's Local Governments: - https://cviog.uga.edu/covid-19-resources.html - 706-542-2736 College of Public Health - The College of Public Health has created this page to provide the University’s faculty, staff and students with the latest updates and resources on the Coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic. - https://publichealth.uga.edu/coronavirus/ - 706-542-0939 Local Resources & Information Local Government Responses Authority of local governments to act in response to the COVID-19 Pandemic and examples of what local government officials should be doing during the emergency. - International City County Management Association: - Coronavirus Crisis Response: Resources for Your Community - https://icma.org/coronavirus-crisis-response-resources-your-community - National League of Cities: - Coronavirus Response Resources for Local Leaders - https://www.nlc.org/program-initiative/coronavirus-response-resources- for-local-leaders - 877-827-2385 - National Association of Counties: - Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): County Response Efforts & Priorities - https://www.naco.org/resources/featured/coronavirus-disease-2019 - 202-661-8821 - Georgia Municipal Association: 7

- Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) FAQ for Municipal Government - https://www.gacities.com/GeorgiaCitiesSite/media/PDF/GMA-COVID19 -FAQ.pdf - Association County Commissioners of Georgia: - Model Emergency Management - https://www.accg.org/library/legal/Emergency%20Management%20201 6.pdf Georgia Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (GACCE): GACCE wants to ensure that our membership is monitoring and following official guidance. We are providing the information below to you to keep you informed of the latest developments and to share what your peers are sharing with their members. - COVID-19 Updates with Resources and Guides - https://www.gacce.org/about/covid-19/ Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) Covid19 Resource Guide: - Leadership in Times of Crisis: A Toolkit for Economic Recovery and Resiliency - https://restoreyoureconomy.org/index.php?src=blog&srctype=detail&refno=228 &category=Business%20Continuity Funding Opportunities International Economic Development Council - Main Page - https://www.iedconline.org/?utm_source=International+Economic+Developme nt+Council+(IEDC)+GrantStation+email+list&utm_campaign=f317678a60-IED C_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_8f920803a0-f317678a60-912 45093 - 202-223-7800 8

COVID-19 Related Funding Opportunities Related to the COVID-19 Pandemic - Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation - https://grantstation.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9a20dd9d897376a642f 9c0d8a&id=8a5a2094ba&e=2b0eb7dd25 The Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation is activating $1.25 million in emergency funding to support organizations on the frontlines of the COVID-19 response. - Coronavirus Local Response Initiative - https://grantstation.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9a20dd9d897376a642f 9c0d8a&id=4c7689134d&e=2b0eb7dd25 Bloomberg Philanthropies has launched the Coronavirus Local Response Initiative to help American mayors respond to the rapidly evolving Coronavirus. - Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation: Coronavirus Relief Grants - https://grantstation.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9a20dd9d897376a642f 9c0d8a&id=16f7910e26&e=2b0eb7dd25 Through the Coronavirus Relief Grants program, the Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation is currently offering $750,000 in grants to nonprofit organizations in the company's service territory addressing direct needs related to the pandemic. National Funding Opportunities Opportunities Throughout the U.S. - Support for Model Programs Addressing Health, Equity, and Climate Change - https://grantstation.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9a20dd9d897376a642f 9c0d8a&id=220cdf7ce1&e=2b0eb7dd25 Global Ideas for U.S. Solutions, an initiative of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, supports ideas from around the world to help build a Culture of Health in the United States. 9

- Animal Shelter Improvements Funded - https://grantstation.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9a20dd9d897376a642f 9c0d8a&id=226b7eb371&e=2b0eb7dd25 The Meacham Foundation Memorial Grant program, administered by American Humane, provides support to nonprofit organizations and public agencies throughout the U.S. for shelter expansion or improvement. - Capital Grants for Historic Churches - https://grantstation.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9a20dd9d897376a642f 9c0d8a&id=1916b81883&e=2b0eb7dd25 The National Fund for Sacred Places, a program of Partners for Sacred Places in collaboration with the National Trust for Historic Preservation, provides support to community-serving congregations to aid in the stewardship of their historic facilities. - Nursing-Driven Interventions targeting the healthcare needs of Vulnerable Populations - https://grantstation.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9a20dd9d897376a642f 9c0d8a&id=daa68894e1&e=2b0eb7dd25 The Rita and Alex Hillman Foundation is dedicated to improving the lives of patients and their families through nursing-driven innovation. Regional Funding Opportunities Opportunities for Specific Areas - Funds Promote Racial Equity in the Washington, DC, Region - https://grantstation.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9a20dd9d897376a642f 9c0d8a&id=a759a7a1d0&e=2b0eb7dd25 The Meyer Foundation invests in solutions in the greater Washington, DC, community, including surrounding locations in Maryland and Virginia, that shift systems toward racial equity—when race no longer predicts access, opportunities, how one fares, or who thrives. - Grants Empower Organizations in the State of Hawaii and the San Francisco Bay Area 10

- https://grantstation.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9a20dd9d897376a642f 9c0d8a&id=0b571655d1&e=2b0eb7dd25 The Gerbode Foundation primarily supports nonprofit organizations that work to cultivate social change and creativity in the San Francisco Bay Area of California and the state of Hawaii. - Significant Support for a Georgia Nonprofit Aiding Women and Children - https://grantstation.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9a20dd9d897376a642f 9c0d8a&id=099dba9a75&e=2b0eb7dd25 Ribbons of Hope - Invest in Women is dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of women and children. - Programs to Improve the Health of New Mexican Children Funded - https://grantstation.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9a20dd9d897376a642f 9c0d8a&id=9bc04f7b3e&e=2b0eb7dd25 Healthy Kids, Healthy Families, an initiative of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico, supports nonprofit organizations throughout the state that work to improve the health status of children. Federal Funding Opportunities Opportunities From the U.S. Government - Funds Available for Re-Entry Programs - https://grantstation.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9a20dd9d897376a642f 9c0d8a&id=2b790aaf6b&e=2b0eb7dd25 The Correctional Adult Reentry Education, Employment, and Recidivism Reduction Strategies (CAREERS) Program is designed to help communities establish education, vocation, and job training programs in their correctional systems. - (HOPE) Program supports projects that address the transportation challenges faced by areas of persistent poverty. 11

- https://grantstation.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9a20dd9d897376a642f 9c0d8a&id=a1e147a866&e=2b0eb7dd25 State Level Resources & Information Georgia Department of Public Health The Georgia Department of Public Health is the state’s official COVID-19 response team. - GDPH Main Page - https://dph.georgia.gov/novelcoronavirus - 404-657-2700 - Georgia Department of Public Health COVID-19 Daily Status Report - https://dph.georgia.gov/covid-19-daily-status-report U.S. Department of Agriculture - ​https://www.fsa.usda.gov/state-offices/Georgia/index - 706-546-2266 Metro Atlanta Support - List of Nonprofits in Atlanta working to provide basic needs - https://www.wabe.org/coronavirus-faq-how-to-help/ - United Way of Metro Atlanta Recovery Fund - https://www.unitedwayatlanta.org/coronavirus/ - 404-527-7200 Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency - Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency - Main Page - https://gema.georgia.gov/ - 404-635-7000 - For a current list of all Georgia services that have suspended disconnections amid COVID-19. If you do not see your service listed, please contact your utility or service 12

provider directly as some businesses are offering alternative payment arrangements for this situation. - https://gema.georgia.gov/document/document/georgia-postponed-services-324 20/download Georgia Department of Education Georgia Public Schools updates - Georgia Schools’ response to COVID-19 - https://www.georgiainsights.com/coronavirus.html - Georgia Department of Education Press Releases & Resources - https://www.gadoe.org/External-Affairs-and-Policy/communications/Pages/cor onavirus.aspx - 404-656-2800 Georgia Department of Labor - Georgia Department of Labor COVID-19 Information - https://dol.georgia.gov/gdol-covid-19-information - Department of Labor PDF: FAQ for Individuals - https://dol.georgia.gov/document/covid-19/covid-19-individual-faqs/download - Department of Labor PDF: FAQ for Employers - https://dol.georgia.gov/document/covid-19/covid-19-employer-faqs/download - NEW Information for filing for unemployment, mandatory filing by employers for partial claims, and reemployment services. - https://dol.georgia.gov/blog/new-information-filing-unemployment-partial-clai ms-and-reemployment-services - In response to the recent development of COVID-19, the Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) is temporarily suspending in-person requirements for services provided by the agency. In accordance with Governor Kemp’s recommendation, the GDOL is providing online access 13

to unemployment services, partial claim access for employers, and other reemployment services. Georgia Chamber of Commerce - COVID-19 and Economic Recovery: The Chamber’s Role - https://www.gachamber.com/covid-19-and-economic-recovery-the-chambers-ro le/ - 404-223-2264 Georgia Council on Substance Abuse Virtual Recovery - Georgia Council on Substance Abuse Virtual All Recovery Meetings - https://gasubstanceabuse.org/georgia-council-on-substance-abuse-virtual-all-re covery-meetings/ - 404-523-3440 USDA Rural Development - USDA Rural Development Now in Enterprise-Wide Remote Operational Status - https://www.usda.gov/media/press-releases/2020/03/20/usda-rural-developm ent-now-enterprise-wide-remote-operational - 202-720-2791 Customers and stakeholders can reach employees using the contact information below. - Georgia State Office: - Clarkesville Area Field Office: - 706-546-2162 - 706-754-6239 Ext. 4 - Cartersville Area Office: - Fort Valley Area Office: - 678-719-3508 - 478-827-0016 Ext. 4 - Newnan Area One Field Office: - Barnesville Area Field Office: - 770-253-2555 Ext. 4 - 770-358-0787 Ext. 4 - Monroe Area Office: - Dawson Area Field Office: - 770-267-1413 Ext. 4 - 229-995-5811 Ext. 4 14

- Sandersville Area Office: - Douglas Area Office: - 478-552-6073 Ext. 4 - 912-384-4811 Ext. 4 - Tifton Area Office: - Statesboro Area Six Field - 229-382-0273 Office: - Camilla Area Five Field Office: - 912-871-2620 Ext. 4 - 229-336-0371 Ext. 4 - Blackshear Area Six Field Office: - 912-449-5577 Georgia Emergency Management Agency contacts: Stella Kim, Community Recovery Department Manager - 404-860-0517 - [email protected] Sarah Jackson, Community Partnerships Manager - 404-401-5852 - [email protected] Dr. Beatrice Soler, Individual Assistance Program Manager - 404-834-0597 - [email protected] Georgia Economic Development Association - GEDA Main Page - http://www.GEDA.org 15

Federal Level Resources & Information Latest Official Information on the Coronavirus - Information from the Task Force at the White House - https://coronavirus.gov/ - Information from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) - https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus - 1-800-232-4636 - Information from Health and Human Services - https://www.hhs.gov/ - 1-877-696-6775​ - Information from FEMA - Answers to Coronavirus Myths & Rumors. - https://www.fema.gov/Coronavirus-Rumor-Control - World Health Organization - https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019 Benefits & Resources List of Benefits you may be eligible for from the Federal Government - List of Benefits & Resources - https://www.benefits.gov/help/faq/Coronavirus-resources - Ex. Unemployment Resources, Health Care Resources, Resources for my Business, Help/Volunteer opportunities List of all Federal Government Agencies A list containing all of the Federal Agencies and links towards the actions they are taking to address COVID-19 - https://www.usa.gov/government-coronavirus-response 16

Federal Agencies’ Responses & Recommendations Health and Safety Administration for Community Living - Information for older adults, and people with disabilities. - https://acl.gov/COVID-19 - 202-401-4634 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) - Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) page for news and guidance. - https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html - 1-800-232-4636 Centers for Medicare and Medicaid - Guidance for Medicare recipients. - https://www.medicare.gov/medicare-coronavirus - 1-800- 633-4227 - Guidance for Medicare providers. - https://www.cms.gov/About-CMS/Agency-Information/Emergency/EPRO/Curr ent-Emergencies/Current-Emergencies-page Corporation for National and Community Service - Guidance for volunteer and Community Service programs. - https://www.nationalservice.gov/coronavirus - 1-800-942-2677 Defense Commissary Agency - Ensuring the quality and safety of food available at commissaries world-wide. - https://commissaries.com/coronavirus 17

Department of Defense - Supporting the government’s response to protect the health of the military. - https://www.defense.gov/Explore/Spotlight/Coronavirus/ Department of Energy - Researching COVID-19 at the National Labs. - https://www.energy.gov/coronavirus-hub Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) - New medical treatments. - https://www.phe.gov/emergency/events/COVID19/Pages/default.aspx Department of Homeland Security - Whole-of-government response to COVID-19 - https://www.dhs.gov/coronavirus - 202-282-8000 Department of Labor - Information for employers and workers on preparing workplaces and responding to COVID-19 in the workplace. - https://www.dol.gov/coronavirus Department of Veterans Affairs - Caring for Veterans. - https://www.publichealth.va.gov/n-coronavirus/ - 1-800-273-8255 (veteran’s crisis line) 18

Environmental Protection Agency - Information about disinfectants that can kill COVID-19 and facts about water safety. - https://www.epa.gov/coronavirus Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) - Warns of increase in child abuse due to school closures, and offers tips on what you can do to protect children and report abuse. - https://www.fbi.gov/news/pressrel/press-releases/school-closings-due-to-covid- 19-present-potential-for-increased-risk-of-child-exploitation Food and Drug Administration - Working with the medical industry to develop vaccines, drugs, and diagnostic tests. - https://www.fda.gov/emergency-preparedness-and-response/mcm-issues/coron avirus-disease-2019-covid-19 - 1-888-463-6332 - For healthcare professionals, they offer FAQs about diagnostic testing. - https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/emergency-situations-medical-devices/fa qs-diagnostic-testing-sars-cov-2 Indian Health Service - Coordinating public health response for American Indians and Alaska Natives. - https://www.ihs.gov/coronavirus/ Military Community and Family Policy - Advice and information for the military community. - https://www.militaryonesource.mil/coronavirus - 1-800-342-9647 19

Military Health System - Health advice, and updates on travel restrictions for members of the military. - https://health.mil/News National Institute on Drug Abuse - Advice for people with substance use disorders. - https://www.drugabuse.gov/related-topics/covid-19-resources - 1-800-662-4357 Navy and Marine Corps Public Health Center - Guidance for healthcare providers. - https://www.med.navy.mil/sites/nmcphc/program-and-policy-support/Pages/N ovel-Coronavirus.aspx U.S. Department of Agriculture - Answers questions about food safety and pet safety. - https://www.usda.gov/coronavirus - 202- 720-2791 U.S. Fire Administration - Infection control guidance for first responders. - https://www.usfa.fema.gov/current_events/coronavirus.html - 1-800-238-3358 20

Travel, Immigration, and Transportation Department of Homeland Security - Information on arrival restrictions for certain foreign nationals, restrictions for Canada and Mexico border crossing, and news and updates. - https://www.dhs.gov/news/2020/03/17/fact-sheet-dhs-notice-arrival-restrictio ns-china-iran-and-certain-countries-europe - https://www.dhs.gov/news/2020/03/23/fact-sheet-dhs-measures-border-limit-f urther-spread-coronavirus - https://www.dhs.gov/coronavirus-news-updates Department of State - Advisories for international travelers. - https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-al ert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) - Guidance for air travelers. - https://www.faa.gov/news/updates/?newsId=94991 Federal Transit Administration (FTA) - Guidance to transit agencies. - https://www.transit.dot.gov/frequently-asked-questions-fta-grantees-regarding- coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19 Transportation Security Administration - Map of where TSA agents have tested positive for COVID-19. - https://www.tsa.gov/coronavirus 21

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) - Information about office closings, appointments and events. - https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/uscis-response-coronavirus-disease-2019-covid -19 Money and Taxes Consumer Financial Protection Bureau - Advice for managing the personal financial impact of coronavirus. - https://www.consumerfinance.gov/about-us/blog/protect-yourself-financially-fr om-impact-of-coronavirus/ - 855-411-2372 Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Delays federal tax filing until July 15, and offers advice for deducting COVID-19 costs from your taxes. - https://home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/sm953 - 202-622-2000 - https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus - 267-941-1000 Education Department of Education - Information for schools. - https://www.ed.gov/coronavirus - 1-800-872-5327 22

Federal Student Aid - Information for students, borrowers, and parents. - https://studentaid.gov/announcements-events/coronavirus - 1-800-433-3243 Scams and Fraud Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) - Tips to avoid scams related to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), - https://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/current-activity/2020/03/06/defending-against- covid-19-cyber-scams - 888-282-0870 - Identifies critical infrastructure during COVID-19. - https://www.cisa.gov/identifying-critical-infrastructure-during-covid-19 - 888-282-0870 Department of Health and Human Services - Warns about medicare, COVID-19 testing and treatment scams. - https://oig.hhs.gov/coronavirus/ Department of Justice - Investigating and prosecuting Coronavirus scams and fraud. - https://www.justice.gov/coronavirus Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) - Coronavirus scams, including fake emails from the CDC, and fraudulent testing and medical equipment like face masks. - https://www.ic3.gov/media/2020/200320.aspx 23

Federal Trade Commission (FTC) - COVID-19 scam information and is taking action against companies marketing fraudulent COVID-19 treatments. - https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/features/coronavirus-scams-what-ftc-doing Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation - Warns consumers about potential scams. - https://www.fdic.gov/news/news/press/2020/pr20032.html Social Security Administration - Warns Americans about fraudulent letters threatening the suspension of Social Security benefits. - https://oig.ssa.gov/newsroom/news-releases/march20-advisory Benefits and Grants Appalachian Regional Commission - Working with grantees to process applications, and posted updates for upcoming events. - https://www.arc.gov/coronavirus.asp - 202-884-7700 Health Resources and Services Administration - Information for grantees and health care providers. - https://www.hrsa.gov/about/index.html - 877-464-4772 Institute for Museum and Library Services - Updates for grant applications and awardees. - https://imls.gov/coronavirus - 202-653-4657 24

National Institutes of Health - Updates on the grants process. - https://grants.nih.gov/grants/natural_disasters/corona-virus.htm - 1-866-504-9552 Social Security Administration - Answers questions about Social Security benefits and office closures. - https://www.ssa.gov/coronavirus/ - 1-800-772-1213 Housing Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) - Guidance for public housing authorities, landlords, shelters, non-profits, grantees, and stakeholders. - https://www.hud.gov/coronavirus - 404- 331-5136 Federal Building Status Updates and National Parks Advisory Council on Historic Preservation - Workforce status, and updates on the status review process. - https://www.achp.gov/coronavirus - 202-517-0200 Defense Acquisition University - Facility and class status. - https://www.dau.edu/News/Coronavirus 25

Department of Defense - Facility status for the National Capital Region. - https://www.whs.mil/Coronavirus/ - 703-697-1001 Forest Service - Status of National Forests and facilities. - https://www.fs.usda.gov/about-agency/covid19-updates - 703-571-1001 General Services Administration - Advice for federal tenant agencies and lessors. - https://www.gsa.gov/governmentwide-initiatives/emergency-response/covid19- coronavirus - 1-844-472-4111 Legacy Management (Department of Energy) - Information on visitor center closings. - https://www.energy.gov/lm/articles/lm-visitors-centers-closed-public - 202-586-7550 National Archives - Status of National Archive facilities. - https://www.archives.gov/coronavirus - 1-866-272-6272 National Capital Planning Commission - Office closure information, and online services. - https://www.ncpc.gov/coronavirus/ - 202-482-7200 26

National Institutes of Health - Researching COVID-19 treatments and a vaccine. - https://www.nih.gov/health-information/coronavirus - 301-496-4000 National Park Service - Status of National Parks. - https://www.nps.gov/aboutus/news/public-health-update.htm - 202-208-6843 National Science Foundation - Updates on facilities, meetings, and the grant submission process. - https://www.nsf.gov/news/special_reports/coronavirus/ - 703-292-5111 Nuclear Regulatory Commission - Ensures the safety of nuclear facilities. - https://www.nrc.gov/nrc-covid19-update.html - 1-800-368-5642 Tennessee Valley Authority - Updates on facilities and campgrounds. - https://www.tva.gov/coronavirus - 865-632-2101 U.S. Northern Command - Status updates. - https://www.northcom.mil/Coronavirus/ - 719-554-6889 27

Voting and Elections The U.S. Election Assistance Commission - Information for election officials and voters on voting safely. - https://www.eac.gov/election-officials/coronavirus-covid-19-resources - 866-747-1471 - Visit your state’s election office website for state-wide voting guidance. - https://www.usa.gov/election-office - 1-844-872-4681 Communications Federal Communications Commission - Ensuring that Americans stay connected during the COVID-19 pandemic. - https://www.fcc.gov/coronavirus - 1-888-225-5322 - They’re also encouraging service providers to keep Americans connected. - https://www.fcc.gov/keep-americans-connected U.S. Agency for Global Media - Covering the coronavirus pandemic. - https://www.usagm.gov/coronavirus/ - 1-800-409-9926 Businesses Department of the Treasury - Supporting American workers and businesses. - https://home.treasury.gov/coronavirus 28

Export-Import Bank - Supports the U.S. exporting community. - https://www.exim.gov/coronavirus-response - 1-800-565-3946 Farm Credit Administration - Urges lenders to work with borrowers affected by COVID-19. - https://www.fca.gov/about/coronavirus-covid-19 - 703-883-4056 Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) - Working with banks and consumers to respond to coronavirus. - https://www.fdic.gov/coronavirus/ - 877-275-3342 Financial Crimes Enforcement Network - Reminds financial institutions to remain alert, and report concerns. - https://www.fincen.gov/coronavirus - 1-800-767-2825 Maritime Administration - Updates for the maritime industry. - https://maritime.dot.gov/coronavirus - 202-366-4000 Office of the Comptroller of the Currency - Working with banks and customers to manage the impact of the outbreak. - https://occ.gov/covid-19 - 202-649-6800 29

Small Business Administration (SBA) - Guidance for businesses - https://www.sba.gov/coronavirus - 1-800-659-2955 - Low-interest Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) - https://www.sba.gov/disaster International Cooperation Department of State - Working with international governments to combat COVID-19 and has also issued travel advisories. - https://www.state.gov/coronavirus/ - In Case of an Emergency Overseas: Please call 1 (888) 407-4747 (U.S. and Canada) or 1 (202) 501-4444 (overseas) U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) - Providing funding to international organizations to combat COVID-19. - https://www.usaid.gov/coronavirus - 202-712-0000 Cybersecurity Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) - Monitoring cybersecurity threats and risk issued an alert on enterprise VPN security. - https://www.cisa.gov/coronavirus - 888-282-0870 - https://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/alerts/aa20-073a 30

Federal Workforce Chief Human Capital Officers Council - Advises Chief Human Capital Officers, HR Directors and Heads of Agencies. - https://www.chcoc.gov/transmittals Office of Personnel Management - Information to Federal agencies and employees. - https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/covid-19/ - 202-606-1800 31


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